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Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 11th December 2012, 12:33
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
Probably about the best thing to do when it's...

Probably about the best thing to do when it's this cold.

BTW You missed a bit :lol:

Robin
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 11th September 2012, 20:03
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
Jason - did you replace the idle valve somewhere...

Jason - did you replace the idle valve somewhere along the line? I have a spare one if you want to try it.

Robin
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 8th September 2012, 18:15
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
Stupid question I know - but have you checked the...

Stupid question I know - but have you checked the accuracy of the rev counter?

Robin
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 8th March 2012, 12:25
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
Wait 'till you have to put them all back in again...

Wait 'till you have to put them all back in again - without scratching the paint....
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 5th May 2011, 16:41
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
So - do the deflectors make any difference? I...

So - do the deflectors make any difference? I haven't fitted mine yet but have the same ones.

Did you tap the windscreen supports for the screws? As I remember it's stainless - not easy stuff to...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 17th March 2011, 07:52
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
Your efforts look great. You could go into...

Your efforts look great. You could go into production with those knobs...

I have been going to "Metalwork" evening classes as well. Great fun. Building a small steam engine (to power the Marlin...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 23rd April 2010, 07:34
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
I remember that day. But very traumatic, leaving...

I remember that day. But very traumatic, leaving the Sportster in the car park all on its own.... I had to go and check it was still there once an hour :biggrin:

I think I installed the...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 14th April 2010, 09:49
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
BTW - I found a better rubber section for the...

BTW - I found a better rubber section for the seal between the closure plate and the scuttle. Its designed just for that kind of job rather than being just a U shape. There's a thread somewhere about...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 14th April 2010, 08:21
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
That's what I would do.... I would probably...

That's what I would do....

I would probably have a similar problem but my mirrors are mounted further way from the from so it doesn't notice.

Robin
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 13th April 2010, 20:39
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
How much are we talking about? I just checked...

How much are we talking about? I just checked mine and it is OK side to side but about 3mm out front to back. It dosent show...

Robin
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 13th April 2010, 19:37
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
Use the Upol filler that contains fiberglass...

Use the Upol filler that contains fiberglass strands. It is far stronger than straight filler.

Use the Marlin measurements with some discretion. Due to the 'handbuilt nature' they are only a first...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 17th February 2010, 09:34
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
I got mine from the local motor factor. They were...

I got mine from the local motor factor. They were only about a fiver as I remember (far cheaper than a re-test) It seemed to be one size fits all. They are made of some very strange rubber with...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 17th February 2010, 07:42
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
Jason You will probably/possibly need to...

Jason

You will probably/possibly need to cover the lower spring plates. Mine failed on this. I used a universal U/J boot cut down. Also be carefull with the large lock nuts on the upper suspension...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 12th February 2010, 11:18
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
Ok - that's the obvious out of the way. It can...

Ok - that's the obvious out of the way. It can now only be either a layout error or component failure. Components are pretty robust nowadays so I would double check the layout first.

Robin
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 12th February 2010, 08:28
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
First thing to check on an PCB when it doesn't...

First thing to check on an PCB when it doesn't work are:

1. Dry joints? (How's your soldering Jason ;-) )
2. That the tracks are actually broken where they are supposed to be. If you just used a...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 16th December 2009, 16:33
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
Thanks Jason Good luck with the circuit....

Thanks Jason

Good luck with the circuit. Methinks it would be quite handy to somehow connect the fuel gauge in there - after the damping. It would be like having a virtual baffle in the fuel tank....
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 16th December 2009, 14:39
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
Aha - two people seperated by a common...

Aha - two people seperated by a common language.... I'll try again ;-)

Where did you get your gear knob and "tubey thing that slides over the handbrake to make it look posh" from.

Funny about...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 16th December 2009, 07:45
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
Lookin' great Jason. BTW - where did you get your...

Lookin' great Jason. BTW - where did you get your gear knob and handbrake finisher from?

Robin

PS - I adopted your approach using a 3mm ally plate for the boot closure. Seems to work very well...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 15th December 2009, 07:48
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
They look much better than the "original" ones....

They look much better than the "original" ones. To fit mine I tapped an M6 thread in the chassis and a corresponding M6 hole in the bumper tube. You have to be carefull to get everything square...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 4th December 2009, 10:54
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
OK. A couple of small mods I would do then. ...

OK. A couple of small mods I would do then.

1. Put a low value resistor (say 10 ohms) in the +ve supply line. This should limit the power that the 15v zenor sinks in the case of a big voltage...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 4th December 2009, 07:07
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
Hi Jason If designed properly (IE well...

Hi Jason

If designed properly (IE well damped so you get an average reading over several seconds) I'm beggining to think that a warning light may be better than the gauge. On my car it wangs...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 19th November 2009, 09:06
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
Actually - its easy to know when to change gear -...

Actually - its easy to know when to change gear - its when your ears can't take the cacophony from the engine any longer. ;-)
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 10th November 2009, 07:32
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
I thought about doing this but in the end welding...

I thought about doing this but in the end welding it to the roll bar proved to be a far better solution. My reasoning:

1. The seatbelt has a nice clear run - even through the slots in the rear...
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 5th November 2009, 07:35
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
Looking very professional. Its going to look...

Looking very professional. Its going to look fantatsic when the body is painted BRG.

Robin
Forum: Marlin Sportster, Cabrio, Berlinetta and Roadster builds 30th October 2009, 12:26
Replies: 502
Views: 141,075
Posted By MartinClan
The ball from a cistern ballcock is about the...

The ball from a cistern ballcock is about the correct size. A couple of quid from Wickes... Could be a good investment if you are going for the exclusive (or elusive?) "pass first time" club!

The...
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